Student Start-up Loan (SSL) applications are now open for July-December 2026
Students, you can apply for a SSL now. You can take out this loan up to twice a year if you’re getting an eligible student payment.
Get free help with your tax return
If you’re eligible, the ATO has a free program to help you prepare and lodge your 2025-26 tax return.
Check your information is pre-filled in ATO myTax before you lodge
Most Centrelink payment information should now be pre-filled in your Australian Taxation Office (ATO) tax return.
Disaster Recovery Allowance for Victoria Bushfires, January 2026 is closing soon
If you were affected by the bushfires in Victoria, claims are open until 21 July 2026 for Disaster Recovery Allowance.
Emergency and disaster payments at tax time
Some emergency and disaster payments are taxable but won’t show on your Centrelink payment summary and won’t be pre-filled in your tax return.
What you need to do if you’re separated and getting Family Tax Benefit
If you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A and are separated from the other parent, you must take reasonable action to get child support.
Financial information for tax time
Getting ready for tax time doesn't have to be overwhelming. Join our live Financial Information Service (FIS) webinar to learn what you need to know at tax time.
Bulk billing and hospital consent from 1 July 2026
You’ll be asked to give your consent when you’re bulk billed for a GP visit or getting care in hospital.
Child support at tax time
There are things you need to do at tax time if you pay or receive child support.
Reporting the same income more than once could affect your payment
Duplicated employment income is when the same income from your job is counted more than once in a Centrelink payment period.